Get ready to transform your kitchen into a delightful bakery with these heavenly Sugar Cookies topped with luscious Hershey Kisses! Imagine biting into a soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookie dusted with powdered sugar and crowned with a perfect chocolate kiss - it's like a flavor explosion that will make your taste buds dance with joy. Whether you're looking to impress your family, wow your friends, or simply treat yourself to a moment of pure bliss, these cookies are your ultimate sweet escape!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 24 Hershey's Kisses
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and white sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture. Beat until well combined and smooth.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Place the powdered sugar in a separate shallow bowl for rolling the cookies.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into smooth balls using your hands.
- Roll each dough ball in powdered sugar, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Place the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set but still soft.
- Remove from the oven and immediately press a Hershey's Kiss into the center of each warm cookie.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cookies are fully cooled, the Hershey's Kisses will firm up and set in place.
Tips
- Ensure your butter is truly softened but not melted - this is crucial for the perfect cookie texture.
- Don't overmix the dough, as this can lead to tough cookies. Mix just until ingredients are combined.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes, which helps ensure even baking.
- Roll cookies in powdered sugar right before baking for that beautiful crackled, snowy appearance.
- Press Hershey Kisses into cookies immediately after removing from the oven while they're still warm.
- Let cookies cool completely before storing to prevent the chocolate from smearing.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days for maximum freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 25mg
